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Southwestern Corn Salad

I made this to go with steaks for dinner one night a few weeks ago. SO YUMMY! Even the kids gobbled it up using Baked Tostitos scoops! It’s all good as an appetizer, late night snack, on chicken, by itself…..well, you get the picture. In the famous words of DJ Lance from Yo Gabba Gabba: [...]

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March 14th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Appetizer, Christy, Featured, Recipes, Side Dish | by christy

The Saturday Review (and Giveaway): Weight Watchers Snack Cakes *UPDATED*

*UPDATED! Check the comments for winners!*
A few weeks ago, Weight Watchers got in touch with the Sisterhood, wanting us to give their new and improved snack cakes a try.
Um, okay. Twist my arm. Snack cakes? Yeah, I’m got a bit of a sweet tooth. Guilty.
Weight Watchers has recently reworked their creme filled snack cakes – [...]

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Recipe: Sausage Pepper Pasta

I’m no cook. I try, but really I’m more of a Preparer. Or a Combiner.
Yeah. Combiner. That’s what I am. I like to find recipes with the fewest number of ingredients so that I have less of a chance to mess it up.
Which is why this is one of my favorite [...]

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February 7th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Featured, Main Course, Recipes, Thea | by thea

**UPDATED**On Christmas Day (grand prize!)…

**The grand prize goes to Laura (mommyp)! Congrats, girl!**

Weight Watchers gave to you:

The grand prize 12 Days of Weight Watchers Giveaways winner will receive one of each of the following:
Package of Pecan Crowns
Giant fudge bars
String cheese snack pack
Low fat yogurt cup
Cheddar Cheese slices
Chocolate Muffins
Yogurt four-pack
Golden Sponge Cakes
Cream cheese tub
Chocolate brownies
Mint Patties
A 3-month trial membership to [...]

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*Updated!* On the twelfth day of giveaways….

***The randomly chosen winner is: MENDIE!!!***

Weight Watchers gave to you:
A 3-month Membership FREE!
That’s right! One lucky winner will get to join Weight Watchers, either in person or online, for three months, completely free!
How to enter:

Leave a comment telling us what you’re planning on doing today!
Start a new discussion in the “general” forum on the [...]

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*Updated!* On the eleventh day of giveaways…

***Winners have been chosen!! If we don’t already have your address, please send it to melissa at shrinkingjeans dot net!***

Weight Watchers gave to you:

2 Mint Patties
If you haven’t had enough chocolate this holiday season, satisfy your sweet tooth (again) with light and refreshing mint patties from Weight Watchers by Whitman’s. Two lucky readers will enjoy [...]

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December 23rd, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Christy, Diet, Featured, Giveaways, Weight Watchers | by christy

*Updated!* On the tenth day of giveaways….

***Winners have been randomly selected! If you’ve previously sent your address, we’re cool. If not, send it to christy at shrinkingjeans dot net****

……Weight Watchers is giving to you:
3 Chocolate Brownies

Everyone loves a good brownie, and they’re even better when they have less calories than traditional brownie offerings! The Weight Watchers brownies have a POINTS value [...]

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December 22nd, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Uncategorized | by christy

*Updated* On the ninth day of giveaways….

****Winners have been chosen! Congratulations, Sisters!!!******

Weight Watchers gave to you:

4 Cream Cheese Tubs
Love cream cheese on your morning bagel or in your favorite dip recipe? Then you’ll love the new Reduced Fat Whipped Cream Cheese Spread from Weight Watchers. At just 1 POINTS® value per serving, indulgence is back with this creamy, easy-to-spread goodness! With [...]

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Caramel Cookies

Still doing your Christmas baking? Try these for a healthier cookie!
*CARAMEL COOKIES*
POINTS® Value: 1
Servings: 60
Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Delicious and so easy to bake in small batches. Just keep the dough in the fridge or freezer and slice off and make as many [...]

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December 20th, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Dessert, Featured, Recipes, Weight Watchers | by Lissa

**UPDATED!** On the eighth day of giveaways……

Winners have been randomly selected! See below in the comments section! If you’re a winner, please email your mailing info to christy at shrinkingjeans dot net!

……Weight Watchers is giving to you:
5 Golden Cakes

Almost as good as golden rings – at least more delicious. The golden sponge cakes, with their creamy filling, make a great addition [...]

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**UPDATED**On the seventh day of giveaways….

The SIX of you who entered by the deadline are ALL WINNERS! Congrats! I think I have all of your addresses, but if not, send me an email at melissa@shrinkingjeans.net*

…Weight Watchers is giving to you:
6 Yogurt 4-packs

Six winners will get to try the Weight Watchers 1-POINT yogurts, offered in a six pack of 4oz cups. [...]

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*Updated* On the sixth day of giveaways….

****Winners have been chosen! See below in the comments to see who won! If we don’ t have your address, please send it to Christy at christy@shrinkingjeans.net!****

…Weight Watchers is giving to you:
7 Chocolate Muffins!

Can you really have chocolate for breakfast? With Weight Watchers Double Chocolate Muffins, you can enjoy yummy chocolate flavor as part of [...]

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**Updated**On the fifth day of giveaways…

The eight winners have been randomly chosen and announced below! Congrats! Email me at melissa@shrinkingjeans.net with your contact info and your vouchers will be on their way! If you have one previous days and have already sent me your address, don’t worry about sending it again!

Weight Watchers gave to you:
8 Cheddar Cheese Slices

Looking for [...]

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December 17th, 2009 | Comments | Posted in Featured, Giveaways, Melissa, Weight Watchers | by Lissa

Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza::Final Weigh-in

It’s true! Today is the final weigh-in for our Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza Challenge. First thing I want you to do is reach around and give yourself a pat on the back for sticking with the challenge through Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. WOW!
It’s been 7 weeks, and hopefully you’ve had some great losses! [...]

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**Updated** On the fourth day of giveaways…

**Nine winners have been randomly selected! Congrats to our winners! Email me (melissa@shrinkingjeans.net) with your contact info and your vouchers will be sent out!**

….Weight Watchers is giving to you:
9 Lowfat Yogurts!

Another great on-the-go snack is the Weight Watchers 6oz yogurt cup. And, with flavors like Boston Cream Pie, Amaretto Cheesecake, White Chocolate Raspberry and Key [...]

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